FYI E-Newsletter December 2024
FYI December 2024
In the December edition of FYI, WANADA’s monthly e-newsletter, we feature Peer Based Harm Reduction Peta Gava’s Peer Advocate Award Win and well wishes for the festive season.
We also share information about Mission Australia’s Christmas in the Park Event and National Volunteer Week.
As always, career and job opportunities are available on the website along with training, events and new resources.
WANADA’s monthly e-newsletter FYI is for anyone with an interest in alcohol and other drug issues in Western Australia. Feedback and submissions are welcome.
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Sector News and Events

Help Shape an Alcohol and Other Drug Service for Young People
KARGG and Empowered Young Leaders are partnering with Milliya Rumurra to co-design a community-driven Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Service for the Kimberley. Conversations have started.

Watch Now: Hepatitis C Care
A new video shares how alcohol and other drug workers can support people to access testing and treatment for Hepatitis C .

Welcome Ganit and Amie – New Advocacy Team
WANADA is pleased to welcome Amie Furlong and Ganit Poleg-Spark as our new Systemic Advocacy Managers.

WA Alcohol and Other Drug Conference 2025 – Keynote Video Presentations
Hear from Professor Alison Ritter AO, Peter Gates, Nicole Hewlett and Dr Peter d'Abbs.